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  1. This is a very nice newspaper article 👏👌👍 i can’t even imagine that such unbelievably kind article could be written in France and would include addresses, invitation to download and such. It seems to me that it was written by a JW : I am sure it is not….
  2. By the way Anne I am going to try “nasi byriani” (thank you for enriching my vocabulary 👌💕) : I will search for the recipe and try to find all the spices included first to then prepare it.
  3. I tried with one pod in my hot beverage : I let it sit for a minute or two to soften and then I removed the outer shell - there were 11 seeds hidden in the shell. It reminded me of bro. Schaffer’s talk on how generous Jehovah is. I must say : the smell of cardamom is very nice and delicate. I will use it again.
  4. I’ve just read sis Ying Ching’s comment: I will try one cardamom seed in my hot drink.... don’t know if one is enough to get the flavor.
  5. I’m curious: how do you use it? I’d like to try cardamom but don’t know how to use it...
  6. As one friend expressed in this thread, viewing this whole Capitol event was quite “disturbing” because of what the building stands for in people’s minds and hearts. However, as Bible’s students, we should expect such things. If we remember what mountains represent at times : human governments or institutions that seem as solid as rocks, strong and permanent as mountains. And suddenly, they shake, on the verge of collapsing. People may feel there is no more security, no more help around, and their world is kind of disappearing. What a disappointment! What a shock! How grateful we are to be enlightened by the Scriptures and to know about the highest Mountain there is in the universe, which is well established on top of all other very fragile mountains, as they surely show As more disturbing events may unfold in the following days, we should remain calm, neutral and cautious as serpents.
  7. I like it too ! And also the end of his talk : Be ready to meet your God ! It gave me goosebumps! Can someone please explain the meaning of that word "checkmate" in Bro Noumair's sentence ? Is Amos checkmating priest Amaziah by his boldness ?
  8. I was re-listening to the 2016 annual meeting : Part 3 / Br. Jackson : Expect the unexpected / min 48:13 What a powerful talk ! Without any doubt, Jehovah can act beyond what we would expect ! That has been the case with our brothers this week in Erythrea.
  9. A couple of days prior to their release, I was reading the 'Imprisoned for their Faith' report about all our brothers imprisoned in Erythrea and other countries. The report about Erythrea states clearly that "their imprisonment amounts to a de facto life sentence". "Most of the imprisoned male Witnesses are incarcerated indefinitely, with no hope of release until they die or are near death." What happened this week is a miracle undoubtedly. The moment when they meet again with family members and brothers/sisters must have been a moment of very high emotion. To me, it looks like a resurrection. What we will feel when we will welcome resurrected ones will be immense, an emotion never experienced before.
  10. I am not sure about that because a letter from the branch (France) was read to us 15 days ago to let us know that a special effort had been made to translate the magazine about the Kingdom in new languages (including Corsican) as part of the branch territory. Besides, I check the website very often to see if new languages that I am interested in are added and Corsican was one of them, because I can understand it when I read it... Anyway,...
  11. Corsican (Corsu) is among the new languages added : a few videos, tracts and foremost the Watchtower magazine for the present campaign 😍💕 Language spoken in Corsica, a Mediterranean island that belongs to France; official language is French but island’s natives are very proud of their culture and language. The same occurs with other regions in France or other European countries. The Bible is in French.
  12. Is Rocky Nash a Jehovah's Witness ? He sounds like one !!
  13. Perhaps there is a brother/sister who work for the Water district and learned about it. As soon as he/she knew, he/she informed the brothers of the situation via our internal links (elders, CO, Branch) ; the information was taken seriously by them out of concern and love for the brothers in Minsk.
  14. Dear Lisa, Reading the psalms written by Levite Asaph (starting with Psalm 73) is very encouraging to me. Look at verse 26 : “My body and my heart may fail, But God is the rock of my heart and my portion forever.” What a strong statement, Jehovah is the rock of our heart, a very solid foundation for our feelings and emotions, not easy to being shaken. Also, another tool that can encourage and lift your soul is our soothing kingdom melodies. Two original songs are among my latest favorites : “Jehovah’s always by our side” and “Roll it on him”. Here is a saxophonist version of the first song made by a very talented Ukrainian brother. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0rpReZ9iEY Also for you this musical arrangement of melody 145 made by one of our international brothers. “God’s promise of paradise”. Just listen and enjoy, it’s very calming and relaxing. You really feel you are not in this world anymore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_9Sa0wHDl4 Enjoy, be well, stay safe. Agape love,😊😘 Patricia
  15. Agree. I see this global lockdown of the brotherhood as a means to be better prepared for the great tribulation. We are less distracted by day-to-day occupations and can focus more on spiritual matters. I don’t view it as a total negative occurrence; we have to draw benefits from that experience. At the same time, everything has been so sudden, so strange. The whole world stopping its activities, country after country. Very strange to observe.
  16. Have you seen the video of brothers and sisters singing to older Bethelites locked down at the UK Bethel in Chelmsford ? (The building is grey with green balconies). Our field service overseer has just sent me the video on my phone. But I don't know how to transfer it, if it's even possible...🙃 Anyhow, they are singing outside and one of the songs is Unfailing love, how appropriate... I thought I would share that encouragement with all of you... Agape to all, Patricia
  17. Schools in France will be closed effective this coming Monday, and will remain closed until further notice, -official announcement by the President of the country-.
  18. And the study edition of the Bible in Italian as well, I have downloaded it on my devices ..
  19. Only 300,000 speakers in Cameroon and a few more outside the country I suppose; despite this apparent disadvantage, our brothers can enjoy a fine and accurate translation in their native language. They must feel so blessed!

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